11 28 050 Replacing A/C Compressor Drive Belt (N62)

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Special tools required:

64 1 040

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT .
Remove engine splash guard.

Installation:

If reusing the drive belt, mark the direction of rotation and reinstall in the same direction.

Check drive belt for coolant and oil residues, replace if necessary.

IMPORTANT:

If contaminated with hydraulic fluid: Replace drive belt.

Rotate engine at central bolt in direction of engine rotation.

At the same time, pull off drive belt (1) towards front in direction of arrow using a clean cloth (2).

Remove drive belt (1) towards front.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Drive Belt

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Place drive belt (1) in position.

Clamp drive belt (1) with special tool 64 1 040 on belt pulley.

NOTE:

With Dynamic Drive optional extra, detach bracket from A/C compressor (risk of damage) .

Fig 2: Clamping Drive Belt With Special Tool

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Crank engine at central bolt in direction of rotation until drive belt is fully guided in belt pulley.

Remove special tool 64 1 040.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool

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Installation:

Check installation position of drive belt.

Assemble vehicle.